"Two measures would increase Oregon prison population, but at a price", an Oregonian article about the costs of the upcoming crime measures on the ballot.
"Jail Junkies", a Willamette Week cover story about the pitfalls of Measure 61. 10/1/08
"M57:Lawmakers draft answer," a Bend Bulletin article about Measure 57. 10/1/08
"Loren Parks adds $100,000 to crime measures," an Oregonian article about who is funding the Mannix measure. 9/4/2008
"Measures could slash state revenues"- a Eugene Register-Guard article that outlines the impact of several ballot measures on the state budget. 8/7/2008
“Nevada activist bets on Oregon voters,” an Oregonian article about out-of-state funding of Oregon’s “people’s initiatives,” 8/2/2008
“What November’s ballot won’t tell you,” an Oregonian op-ed about the impact of the mandatory minimum measure, 6/19/2008
“WIMPS vs. LUMPS” – an Oregonian columnist writes about the unintended consequences and gender analysis of the mandatory minimum measure, 2/17/2008
Archived Articles
Unfortunately many news articles are only available on-line for 30 days. After that time period the articles are archived and only accessible to registered users. The following articles are archived and are accessible if you are a registered user of that particular newspaper:
“How gullible will be we for Mannix?” – This Daily Astorian editorial opines that Oregon’s public education system cannot afford another Kevin Mannix mandatory minimum sentencing measure, 9/20/2007
“Study: Mannix measure could mean three more Oregon prisons,” News story providing initial analysis of the impact of the mandatory minimum measure – Oregonlive.com, 10/12/2007
“State weighs impact of Mannix initiative” – A Eugene Register-Guard article discussing the economic consequences that the Mannix measure (now known as Measure 61) would have on the state, quoting Senator Vicki Walker “We aren’t going to be able to build prisons fast enough…,” 10/12/2007
“Bill poses crime-fighting choice,” – An Oregonian article describing the politics of this issue during the February legislative session in which PSJ ED David Rogers is quoted, 2/13/2008
“Mannix quits discussions aimed at getting tougher on drugs, property crime,” Eugene Register-Guard article describing the politics of this issue during the February legislative session, 2/13/2008
